Biomethane Design Engineer — Hybrid, Renewable Energy

Alecto Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Private dental cover

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer with strong mechanical and process engineering background to design and develop biomethane production facilities in a hybrid Peterborough role. You will own project design deliverables from concept through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

With 5+ years in AD/biogas or water industry and a degree in engineering, you will work closely with an Engineering Manager and multidisciplinary teams to ensure layouts and plant designs

Qualifications

• Industry background: At least 5 years' engineering design experience within Anaerobic Digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, biomethane production/injection or the water industry.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, particularly piping and process plant design.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and process plant layouts.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of CAD software and 3D modelling packages.
• Understanding of engineering standards applicable to mechanical and electrical systems within process plants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Good general IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular UK travel and occasional overseas travel.
• Desirable experience: Knowledge of biomethane, CO2 capture and DSEAR regulations; CFD modelling; familiarity with typical AD plant equipment and packaged plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of project 3D CAD models, ensuring layouts meet project requirements and engineering best practice.
• Producing PFDs, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, isometrics and supporting technical documentation.
• Preparing line, valve and plant schedules using intelligent P&ID software.
• Providing technical support throughout procurement, commissioning, acceptance testing and project handover.
• Participating in HAZID, HAZOP and SIL reviews.
• Using AutoCAD and other 3D modelling/design software to develop engineering solutions.
• Reviewing 3D CAD models and ALM assessments.
• Providing technical input during engineering reviews and project progress meetings.
• Liaising with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, installation teams and construction personnel.
• Reviewing technical documentation supplied by equipment manufacturers and specialist contractors.
• Compiling final project documentation, including as‑builts drawings.

Skills

Engineering design

CAD software

3D modelling

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Process/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer with strong mechanical and process engineering background to design and develop biomethane production facilities in a hybrid Peterborough role. You will own project design deliverables from concept through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

With 5+ years in AD/biogas or water industry and a degree in engineering, you will work closely with an Engineering Manager and multidisciplinary teams to ensure layouts and plant designs